Outfit || Resurrection Day Ruffles
Hi there, readers! I hope that you have been enjoying this April week. For me, it has been fairly well-paced, which is helpful when trying to recover from a springtime cold. Sunday was a pleasant day of celebrating the Savior's resurrection, and it offered the perfect opportunity for a photo shoot with one of my new-to-me items. I suppose spring is an appropriate time of year to say "out with the old, in the the new" regarding one's closet!
This lovely purple cardigan is a piece I would have passed up, were it not for Mom's suggestion. The ruffles are its best feature, but it also has beautiful intricate buttons which the photos don't show in detail. On Sunday I paired this frilly feminine top with another feminine garment, my beloved tulle skirt. A brown tee allowed the purple cardigan to stand out, while a sparkly necklace was the ideal complementary jewelry. Finally, neutral Mary-Jane heels kept the look light-hearted and girly.
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On Sunday morning, I attended church with my family, substitute teaching one of the children's church classes during the sermon time. I also enjoyed catching up with friends while at church. Afterwards, the three of us enjoyed egg salad sandwiches at home and had some time to rest before going to my aunt's house. We visited with Grandma and other relatives for a bit and eventually made our way back home. In the evening we enjoyed a steak dinner and later kicked back and had a movie night.
What did you do to celebrate Resurrection Day this year?
If we have hoped in Christ in this life only, we are of all men most to be pitied.
But now Christ has been raised from the dead,
the first fruits of those who are asleep.
I Corinthians 19:20
For Resurrection Sunday, Stephanie and I went to our churches' Easter breakfast (Steve stayed home as he had a bad cold). For special music during the worship service, two sisters played "Christ the Lord is Risen Today" and "He Arose" on the Hand Bells. Beautiful! We rested in the afternoon. Stephanie had a choir concert that evening. The Ferndale C.Choir performed a number of songs, ending with the "Hallelujah Chorus". Wonderful day.
ReplyDeleteThat sounds lovely! :) Especially after hearing the concert, I know it was full of good music!
DeleteOh I love the whole outfit!! :) Happy Easter to you as well! We just had a morning service and a meal afterwards on that Sunday. Twenty-nine (counting us--nine of us) attended. We had a lovely day!
ReplyDeleteThanks muchly Rosalyn! It sounds like you had a great day, and wow, what a group!
DeleteLove the skirt and necklace, beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteThanks!! ^_^
DeleteSuper cute, as always!
ReplyDeleteMy family gathered at the family farm, which isn't what normally happens but as we all moved across the state this year, it was the best option. We had lots of food and hung out, and my ten-month old niece had her first ever Easter egg hunt. I also taught a Sunday School class over Easter and I loved getting to share the amazing story of Jesus' resurrection with the kiddos. :D
Thanks! :D
DeleteOh, how fun! It sounds like you had a superb day. :)
Sounds like a very wonderful Easter celebration you enjoyed with your family:) the purple cardigan is very elegant, truly a perfect touch of color with your tulle skirt. Our family had a wonderful gathering and enjoyed being together. Have a great weekend:) Stephanie
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! :) I'm so happy to hear that you had a wonderful day! Have another blessed Sunday Stephanie!
DeleteSuch a pretty outfit, my friend... I love that purple cardigan... {{smiles}} I am so glad Resurrection Sunday was blessed for you! We had a simple, relaxed day at home which was most welcome after a very busy, tiring week!
ReplyDeleteMay your weekend be blessed, Paige! So lovely to visit with you once again!
Hugs,
Kelly-Anne
Thank you Kelly-Anne! I'm glad I decided to get this cardigan, though I hesitated a first.
DeleteWell, I am glad that you were able to have a restful day then! :)
Thank you, and I hope you are having a blessed weekend as well! May you be refreshed for Monday. :)
Lovely outfit, Paige! I especially like your tulle skirt. Many blessings to you and your family!
ReplyDeleteSusanna
Thanks a bunch Susanna! And same to you! It was a blessing to talk with you the other night. :)
DeleteI love this skirt, Paige! Tulle skirts are super in right now, and I love them. Especially when paired with sweaters like yours that you wouldn't think to put them with but go together nicely. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Allison! :) I like them too(obviously ;)!
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